Get more bang for your buck with a stay in the quaint Cottages at James Island County Park in Charleston, South Carolina. This season, a three-bedroom, one-bath cottage rents for just $169 per night (plus tax and a $5 reservation fee). It’s a deal that allows up to eight people to stay overnight in this three-bedroom abode located on the banks of the Stono River.

Of course, James Island County Park in itself is a fantastic locale, with 633 acres and seemingly endless opportunities for recreation all year long.

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But you may find that you’re completely content to just sit on the cozy screened-in porch and simply gaze out over the Stono River. Since this leg of the river is also the intracoastal waterway, you never know what you’ll see passing up and down the lazy river.

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Accommodations in the cottages include all bed linens and blankets, bath towels, cooking utensils and flatware (you’ll need to bring paper plates and cups), heating and air conditioning, and satellite television.

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Visitors also get to book round-trip shuttle service to the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau in downtown Charleston, the Folly Beach Pier, or Folly Beach County Park for just $10 per person.

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The county park has scores of amenities to take advantage of, like bike, pedal boat, paddleboard, and kayak rentals. There’s also an 18-hole disc golf course, a seasonal spray play fountain, climbing wall, volleyball court, wide open meadows, and much more.

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The park also offers Splash Zone, a water park with attractions for all ages.

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Whether you’re floating aimlessly on the lazy river, gushing down a water slide, or swimming in the pool, you’re sure to have fun in the sun at Splash Zone.

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Your porch will always be there, waiting for you to enjoy the views of the Stono, too.

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The Cottages at James Island County Park are available to rent all year round. Check this link for more information and to make a reservation. To learn more about the amenities of James Island County Park, go here.

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Address: Cottages At James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA